Haddon began his recording career in the mid 90s with the Voices of Unity on the small Tyscot label. As the group leader for their three albums, Haddon expressed his forward looking musical view, merging elements of soul, hip-hop and funk in the group's Gospel music. VOU had some mild success on the Gospel charts, but by the late 90s Haddon was ready to move more clearly front and center as a solo artist. His first two solo albums, This is My Story and Chainbreaker continued his artistic development and made some moderate noise on the Gospel charts.
However, I’m not sure that even the devoted fan base he had been accumulating could have anticipated his late 2002 release, Lost and Found, his first on giant Gospel label Verity. A project as ambitious as Tonex’s noted debut, Pronounced Toe-Nay, Lost and Found is an exhaustive, inspired opus by a Gospel artist who, with its release, clearly declared himself a new Gospel star.
The disc begins sounding like a dance Gospel album, leading off with two funky numbers, “D.D.” and “Oh Yeah” (the latter featuring the ubiquitous Fred Hammond). From there it covers broad territory, including bluesy, southern soul (“Ain’t Got Nothing” and the radio hit, “Sinner’s Prayer”), Praise & Worship (“Worship Medley”), Prince-style electric soul (“It’s Me”), big ballads (“Stand Still”) and joyous calypso (“The Praises Go (Up, Up, Up)”). Haddon is literally bursting with musical ideas on the album and, amazingly, virtually all work. Equally impressive is the strong lyrical content of the disc – much of it autobiographical -- focusing principally on the power of redemption and the ability of faith to rescue lost or miscast souls.
It took me almost two months to review Lost and Found, mostly because it took so long to fully absorb such an ambitious project. Now I can clearly say that this stands, with Mary Mary’s “Thankful” and Tonex’s “O2,” as perhaps the definitive modern Gospel album of this decade, and is a must for both Soul and Gospel lovers.
excerpt from The Deitrick Haddon Page at Soul Tracks (www.soultracks.com)
© Copyright 2004-5 by Chris Rizik and Soul Tracks ™
Rest
Deitrick Haddon Lyrics
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Make me your temple, restore my soul
My heart is Yours, Lord, this I decree
Holy Spirit, take rest in me
Holy Spirit, take rest in me
Make me your temple, restore my soul
My heart is Yours, Lord, this I decree
Holy Spirit, take rest in me
Oh, take rest
Oh, take rest
Rest
Oh, take rest
Oh, take rest
Rest
Oh, take rest
Oh, take rest
Rest
Oh, take rest
Oh, take rest
Rest
Oh Lord, take rest
Oh Lord, take rest
Rest
Oh Lord, take rest
Oh Lord, take rest
Rest
Oh Lord, take rest
Oh Lord, take rest
Rest
Oh Lord, take rest
Oh Lord, take rest
Rest
Oh Lord, take rest
Oh Lord, take rest
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Oh Lord, take rest
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Rest
The song "Rest" by Deitrick Haddon is a beautiful plea to the Holy Spirit to take rest in the singer and make him/her a temple of restoration. The song begins with a humble request for the Holy Spirit to come and take rest in the singer, to make him/her a dwelling place, a temple where the Spirit can abide. The singer acknowledges that he/she needs restoration and asks the Holy Spirit to restore the soul. The following lines declare that the singer's heart is the Lord's, and vows that it will remain so. The repetition of the phrase 'Holy Spirit, take rest in me' acts as an affirmation, declaring that the Spirit is welcome to come and dwell in the singer.
The rest of the song is a continuation of this plea to the Holy Spirit to take rest in the singer. The repetition of the words 'take rest' and 'rest' creates a calming and meditative atmosphere. The final lines of the song are a reminder to the Lord that He is welcome to take rest, and the plea to the Lord to rest. The final repetition of the word 'rest' brings the song to a peaceful and contemplative end, evoking a sense of tranquility and stillness.
Overall, the song is a beautiful reminder to invite the Holy Spirit into our lives, to make our hearts a dwelling place where the Spirit can abide and bring peace and restoration. It is a reminder that we can find rest in God, and that He is always waiting for us to invite Him in.
Line by Line Meaning
Holy Spirit, take rest in me
I invite you, Holy Spirit, to reside within me and make me your dwelling place
Make me your temple, restore my soul
Transform me into a sacred space where you can position yourself and revive my being
My heart is Yours, Lord, this I decree
I affirm that my heart belongs to you, and I submit to your will
Oh, take rest
I implore you, Holy Spirit, to take a peaceful break and dwell within me calmly
Rest
The act of taking a break, relaxing, and being at peace
Oh Lord, take rest
I call upon you, Lord, to relax, and find peace within me
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DEITRICK VAUGHN HADDON
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TAKE REST
Chorus
Holy Spirit Take Rest In MeMake Me Your Temple
Restore My Soul
My Heart Is Yours Lord
This I Decree
Ho-O-Oly Spirit Take Rest In Me
Ho-O-Oly Spirit Take Rest In Me
Leader
Oh-O-O-O-O-O Take Rest
Oh-O-O-O-O-O Take Rest
Re-E-Est
Vamp
Oh-O-O-O-O-O Take Rest
Oh-O-O-O-O-O Take Rest
Re-E-Est
(Repeat)
@sltpet
I listen to this song "everyday" and when I say "everyday I mean that. It really ministers to my Spirit.
@lucienudeline4192
sltpet what is the Bpm plz thank u
@ebonyrozay72
This Song 😢😢 really gets me through the rough times. but I know God has a bigger and better plan for me . amen 😇
@sharontomlin-caynes2573
Hallelujah, Glory be to the Name of the Lord.....
@cg4095
This song deserves more recognition! Thank you God for leading me here.
@renachantel
I'm filled with the Holy Spirit every time I hear this...
@sunshinecole246
This is an anointed song! Take rest Holy Spirit!
@samuelwayleejr6619
This song is a direct ministrations of angelic voices! 🎼🎙️
Thanks Deitrick Haddon for inspiring me musically...🎼👏🙏
@niecyh2313
This song lifted a depression spirit off of me years ago.
@chelleowen3245
Same here